Lykovrysi
Lykovrysi
Λυκόβρυση | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
 Neighbourhood at Lykovrysi | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | North Athens |
| Municipality | Lykovrysi-Pefki |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 1.950 km2 (0.753 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 9,650 |
| • Municipal unit density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 141 xx |
| Area code(s) | 21028 |
| Vehicle registration | Yxx,Zxx,Ixx (excluding ZAx and INx) |
| Website | www.likovrisi.gr |
Lykovrysi (Greek: Λυκόβρυση; formerly Γλυκόβρυση Glykovrysi), is a town north of Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lykovrysi-Pefki, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]
Geography
Lykovrysi is situated 11 km northeast of Athens city centre, east of the small river Kifisos. The municipal unit has an area of 1.950 km2.[3] The built-up area of Lykovrysi is continuous with those of the neighbouring towns of Metamorfosi, Pefki and Irakleio. Greek National Road 1 passes through the town.
Τhere are two primary schools, the '1st and the 2nd Primary School of Lykovrysi', a gymnasium (junior high school), the '1st Gymnasium of Lykovrysi', a lyceum (senior high school), the '1st Lyceum of Lykovrysi', as well as St. Catherine's British Embassy School.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,437 |
| 1991 | 5,965 |
| 2001 | 8,116 |
| 2011 | 9,650 |
Education
St.Catherine's British School in Athens is located in the town.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ "Administration." St.Catherine's British School in Athens. Retrieved on February 20, 2015. "St. Catherine's British School Leoforos Venizelou 77 141 23 , Lykovrissi Athens, Greece"
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